Adam Van Brimmer
@vanbrimmerajc.bsky.social
Adam Van Brimmer is a reporter with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, based in Savannah.
Savannah Skinny: Reminder that today is Election Day, and all of us in Chatham will have at least 4 things on the ballot – SPLOST, a school tax homestead exemption and 2 state Public Service Commission posts. #gapol
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SPLOST Update
By Eric Curl Aug. 25, 2025 – Initially implemented in 1985, the 1-percent sales tax has been reauthorized by voters seven times since then to fund capital projects throughout the county and its munici...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Savannah Skinny: Reminder that today is Election Day, and all of us in Chatham will have at least 4 things on the ballot – SPLOST, a school tax homestead exemption and 2 state Public Service Commission posts. #gapol
savannahagenda.com/splost-update/
savannahagenda.com/splost-update/
Savannah Skinny: Can you guess the one major East Coast port to see year-over-year gains in September? Savannah was up 8% in cargo for the month as importing consolidates for efficiency. #gaports gaports.com/press-releas...
Port of Savannah September volumes up 8 percent - Georgia Ports Authority
SAVANNAH, Ga., Oct. 23, 2025 – The Port of Savannah handled 486,000 twenty-foot equivalent container units in September, an increase of 35,280 TEUs or 8 percent compared to the same month last year. F...
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November 3, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Savannah Skinny: Can you guess the one major East Coast port to see year-over-year gains in September? Savannah was up 8% in cargo for the month as importing consolidates for efficiency. #gaports gaports.com/press-releas...
Savannah Skinny: Tomorrow marks the turn of a new month – one month closer to the 2026 U.S. Senate primary. This morning, we got a fresh look at voter sentiment on the GOP race and Buddy Carter. #gapol
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Senate poll: Ossoff riding high in Georgia; MAGA firebrand leads GOP field
AJC poll on U.S. Senate race in Georgia shows likely Democratic voters give Jon Ossoff high marks; U.S. Rep. Mike Collins leads Republicans, over Gov. Brian Kemp's pick.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Savannah Skinny: Tomorrow marks the turn of a new month – one month closer to the 2026 U.S. Senate primary. This morning, we got a fresh look at voter sentiment on the GOP race and Buddy Carter. #gapol
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Savannah Skinny: The Savannah Civic Center “what’s next” open houses were sparsely attended this week. The meetings sought feedback on redevelopment of the arena portion and parking lot. #savciviccenter
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Public feedback sought for Savannah Civic Center redevelopment
The community is invited to share feedback online through Nov. 21.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Savannah Skinny: The Savannah Civic Center “what’s next” open houses were sparsely attended this week. The meetings sought feedback on redevelopment of the arena portion and parking lot. #savciviccenter
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Savannah Skinny: Remember that lawsuit against the City of Savannah over the renaming of Calhoun/Taylor Square? It’s officially a loser. The Georgia Court of Appeals quietly affirmed a lower court decision in September. #savtaylorsquare www.ajc.com/politics/sav...
Savannah square saga: Replacing name of pro-slavery advocate proves difficult
For going on three years now, one of Savannah's squares has marked the local front line of a nationwide political and cultural battle. On one side is a group insistent upon the removal of the name of ...
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October 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Savannah Skinny: Remember that lawsuit against the City of Savannah over the renaming of Calhoun/Taylor Square? It’s officially a loser. The Georgia Court of Appeals quietly affirmed a lower court decision in September. #savtaylorsquare www.ajc.com/politics/sav...
Savannah Skinny: North Atlantic right whales calve off our shores, and reports are the endangered species is doing increasingly swimmingly. Their estimated numbers are up to 384 whales, up from 358 five years ago. #rightwhales
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Protections for Right Whales Remain Essential to Continue Population’s Gradual Increase - New England Aquarium
As right whale numbers slowly rise, scientists stress the need for continued collaboration to protect these animals.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Savannah Skinny: North Atlantic right whales calve off our shores, and reports are the endangered species is doing increasingly swimmingly. Their estimated numbers are up to 384 whales, up from 358 five years ago. #rightwhales
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Savannah Skinny: Chatham Elections Supervisor Billy Wooten’s time as Savannah’s piñata is just about over. Wooten announced Thursday his intention to move into a part-time role starting next year, ahead of the midterms.
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Chatham Co. Elections Supervisor ends tenure, takes on part-time position
The Chatham County Board of Elections has announced that Chatham County Elections Supervisor Billy Wooten is ending his tenure.
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October 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Savannah Skinny: Chatham Elections Supervisor Billy Wooten’s time as Savannah’s piñata is just about over. Wooten announced Thursday his intention to move into a part-time role starting next year, ahead of the midterms.
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Savannah Skinny: Following up on yesterday’s post about U.S. visa policy and the need for a work authorization that covers technicians here temporarily to set up equipment (like those detained in the ICE raid at the Hyundai-LG battery plant) …
October 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Savannah Skinny: Following up on yesterday’s post about U.S. visa policy and the need for a work authorization that covers technicians here temporarily to set up equipment (like those detained in the ICE raid at the Hyundai-LG battery plant) …
Savannah Skinny: Gov. Brian Kemp stumped Tuesday alongside U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley in an event at a River St. hotel. For many, it was a first look at Dooley, the son of UGA legend Vince Dooley and a man with no political or government experience. #gapol
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‘Our best shot’: Gov. Kemp backs newcomer Derek Dooley in bid for Georgia Senate seat
Governor Kemp weighs in on federal government shutdown and health care funding during his stop in Savannah
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October 8, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Savannah Skinny: Gov. Brian Kemp stumped Tuesday alongside U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley in an event at a River St. hotel. For many, it was a first look at Dooley, the son of UGA legend Vince Dooley and a man with no political or government experience. #gapol
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Savannah Skinny: District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones has announced indictments for those accused in the Oglethorpe Mall shootout in July. Six alleged gang members, which the DA’s calls the “Oglethorpe 6,” face a combined 71 charges. #chathamda
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All suspects in Oglethorpe Mall shooting indicted for felony murder, among other charges
The six suspects in the Oglethorpe Mall shooting have been indicted on 71 counts, including felony murder.
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October 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Savannah Skinny: District Attorney Shalena Cook Jones has announced indictments for those accused in the Oglethorpe Mall shootout in July. Six alleged gang members, which the DA’s calls the “Oglethorpe 6,” face a combined 71 charges. #chathamda
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Savannah Skinny: Gulfstream unveiled its latest new aircraft Tuesday, the G300. It will replace the G280, the smallest jet in the portfolio, once it enters service later this decade. The most notable difference? The G300 has Gulfstream’s distinct oval windows. #gulfstream
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Exclusive | This Windowless Plane Is Vying to Be the Private Jet of the Future
Otto Aerospace’s new business jet has no traditional passenger windows and a tear-drop-shaped cabin. Private-jet company Flexjet wants hundreds of them.
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October 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Savannah Skinny: Gulfstream unveiled its latest new aircraft Tuesday, the G300. It will replace the G280, the smallest jet in the portfolio, once it enters service later this decade. The most notable difference? The G300 has Gulfstream’s distinct oval windows. #gulfstream
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Savannah Skinny: How thirsty is Savannah’s paper mill? Try 24 million gallons a day. It’s closure later this month frees up water capacity, both from the Floridan aquifer and the Savannah River. But it doesn’t change the plan for the half-billion water expansion. #ajc
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Paper mill exit eases Savannah water woes, but pricey upgrades still on tap
International Paper's mill closure frees up more than 20 million gallons of water capacity for Savannah, a region facing a water shortage. But it won't alter expansion plans.
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September 23, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Savannah Skinny: How thirsty is Savannah’s paper mill? Try 24 million gallons a day. It’s closure later this month frees up water capacity, both from the Floridan aquifer and the Savannah River. But it doesn’t change the plan for the half-billion water expansion. #ajc
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Savannah Skinny: The seven women most responsible for Savannah’s historic district looking as charming as it does got some serious flowers over the weekend – a monument in the square near the Davenport House, the first historic property they saved. #visitsavannah
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Monument for Savannah's "seven ladies" preservation pioneers unveiled in Columbia Square
Descendants of Savannah's "seven ladies" who pioneered the city's preservation movement were honored with a monument in Columbia Square Saturday.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Savannah Skinny: The seven women most responsible for Savannah’s historic district looking as charming as it does got some serious flowers over the weekend – a monument in the square near the Davenport House, the first historic property they saved. #visitsavannah
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Savannah Skinny: Hyundai may be put out over the handling of the immigration raid at the battery factory construction site at the EV campus, but they aren’t retaliating when it comes to growth. Check out my colleague Zach Hansen’s piece below. #ajc
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10 hybrid and EV models, 3K jobs part of Hyundai’s next phase in Georgia
The Korean automaker detailed a $2.7 billion expansion to its Georgia electric vehicle factory near Savannah and plans to grow the number of models to be built there.
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September 19, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Savannah Skinny: Hyundai may be put out over the handling of the immigration raid at the battery factory construction site at the EV campus, but they aren’t retaliating when it comes to growth. Check out my colleague Zach Hansen’s piece below. #ajc
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Savannah Skinny: Savannah Mayor Van Johnson frequently gets the sticks-and-stones treatment from Alderwoman Alicia Blakely, so he was not surprised to learn that Blakely had taken to name-calling the late Charlie Kirk on her social media accounts. #mayorjohnsonsav
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September 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Savannah Skinny: Savannah Mayor Van Johnson frequently gets the sticks-and-stones treatment from Alderwoman Alicia Blakely, so he was not surprised to learn that Blakely had taken to name-calling the late Charlie Kirk on her social media accounts. #mayorjohnsonsav
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Savannah Skinny: Just how important was the work being done by those 475 laborers detained by ICE in its raid of the Hyundai-LG battery plant last week? Enough that their absence will delay the factory’s opening by 2-3 months, according to Hyundai’s CEO. #ajc
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Opening of Georgia EV battery plant to be delayed after ICE raid
A top Hyundai official said an immigration raid on the HL-GA Battery plant under construction next to the Hyundai Metaplant will delay the facility's opening.
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September 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Savannah Skinny: Just how important was the work being done by those 475 laborers detained by ICE in its raid of the Hyundai-LG battery plant last week? Enough that their absence will delay the factory’s opening by 2-3 months, according to Hyundai’s CEO. #ajc
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Savannah Skinny: You go on vacation in September, you worry about a storm interrupting your plans. No hurricanes this time but there was a historic ICE raid … and this from Paula Deen. Her tell-all documentary debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Biggest Revelations From Canceled: The Paula Deen Story Documentary
Paula Deen opens up in the new documentary 'Canceled' about her career-ending scandal, racism allegations and more
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September 9, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Savannah Skinny: You go on vacation in September, you worry about a storm interrupting your plans. No hurricanes this time but there was a historic ICE raid … and this from Paula Deen. Her tell-all documentary debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Savannah Skinny: Rep. Buddy Carter continues in his quest to court President Donald Trump’s favor in the U.S. Senate race. He recently introduced a bill to empower the president to fire the Fed chair. Trump is a critic of current chair Jerome Powell. #gapol
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Carter Introduces Bill Giving President Power to Fire Fed Chair
Rep. Buddy Carter, Serving Georgia's 1st District
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August 26, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Savannah Skinny: Rep. Buddy Carter continues in his quest to court President Donald Trump’s favor in the U.S. Senate race. He recently introduced a bill to empower the president to fire the Fed chair. Trump is a critic of current chair Jerome Powell. #gapol
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Savannah Skinny: From the ICYMI file, the father of the pilot killed in a plane crash near Washington’s Reagan Airport is leading the call for air traffic control and aviation safety changes. My colleague, Emma Hurt, shadowed Sam Lilley’s dad for the story linked below.
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Sam Lilley died in the D.C. plane crash. His family is demanding change.
The family of Sam Lilley, the co-pilot of a January flight that collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., has become respected advocates for air safety.
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August 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Savannah Skinny: From the ICYMI file, the father of the pilot killed in a plane crash near Washington’s Reagan Airport is leading the call for air traffic control and aviation safety changes. My colleague, Emma Hurt, shadowed Sam Lilley’s dad for the story linked below.
www.ajc.com/business/202...
www.ajc.com/business/202...
Savannah Skinny: If you’re not a lifelong Savannah, you probably know the local paper mill for the city-blanketing stench it sometimes emits. It is, as I was once told, the smell of money. On Thursday, International Paper announced it would shutter the mill for good.
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International Paper to close Savannah-area mills, affecting 1,100 workers
The Georgia plant closures are part of a broader initiative to reduce International Paper’s annual containerboard capacity by 1 million tons. One mill is nearly 90 years old.
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August 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Savannah Skinny: If you’re not a lifelong Savannah, you probably know the local paper mill for the city-blanketing stench it sometimes emits. It is, as I was once told, the smell of money. On Thursday, International Paper announced it would shutter the mill for good.
www.ajc.com/business/202...
www.ajc.com/business/202...
Savannah Skinny: Savannah Mayor Van Johnson has formally ruled out a 2026 run for U.S. House. No surprise there, given his mayoral term runs through the end of 2027 and the district is drawn to put Democrats (i.e. Johnson) at a significant election disadvantage. #gapol
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August 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Savannah Skinny: Savannah Mayor Van Johnson has formally ruled out a 2026 run for U.S. House. No surprise there, given his mayoral term runs through the end of 2027 and the district is drawn to put Democrats (i.e. Johnson) at a significant election disadvantage. #gapol
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
www.ajc.com/politics/202...
Savannah Skinny: When former Chatham DA Meg Heap joined the State Parole Board, it was a fitting match. Heap has always championed victim advocacy, and having her as a watchdog on a board that’s decisions she was often critical of was invaluable.
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Town Square: Former DA Heap's appointment to state parole board a win for Georgians
Former Chatham District Attorney Meg Heap, a passionate advocate for crime victims, perfectly suited to serve on Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles
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August 20, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Savannah Skinny: When former Chatham DA Meg Heap joined the State Parole Board, it was a fitting match. Heap has always championed victim advocacy, and having her as a watchdog on a board that’s decisions she was often critical of was invaluable.
www.savannahnow.com/story/opinio...
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Savannah Skinny: Politics today is often described as “blood sport.” A Savannah teen who campaigned door to door for Sen. Warnock in 2022 has the scars to prove it. Javonte Vann was shot in the leg by a homeowner who mistakened the then 15-year-old for a home invader.
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Savannah man arrested after teen shot while campaigning for Warnock
A Savannah man is accused of shooting through the door of his home, striking a teenager who was campaigning for Raphael Warnock, according to police. Investigators do not believe the incident was poli...
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August 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Savannah Skinny: Politics today is often described as “blood sport.” A Savannah teen who campaigned door to door for Sen. Warnock in 2022 has the scars to prove it. Javonte Vann was shot in the leg by a homeowner who mistakened the then 15-year-old for a home invader.
www.ajc.com/news/crime/s...
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Savannah Skinny: Tropical Storm Erin watch remains a DEFCON 1 situation. The weather remains east of the Caribbean islands and the “cone of uncertainty” shows the track turning north well short of the East Coast. #tserin
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August 15, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Savannah Skinny: Tropical Storm Erin watch remains a DEFCON 1 situation. The weather remains east of the Caribbean islands and the “cone of uncertainty” shows the track turning north well short of the East Coast. #tserin
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Savannah Skinny: City Council will be horsing around Thursday at its regular meeting, discussing and likely passing a revised horse carriage tour ordinance. Expect the mayor and council to lower the max temperature at which tours can operate by a few degrees. #ajc
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Savannah may tighten heat rules for carriage tour horses
The Savannah City Council is poised to tighten heat regulations to protect carriage tour horses from Georgia's high summer temperatures and humidity.
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August 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Savannah Skinny: City Council will be horsing around Thursday at its regular meeting, discussing and likely passing a revised horse carriage tour ordinance. Expect the mayor and council to lower the max temperature at which tours can operate by a few degrees. #ajc
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